Sun April 8, 2018
Storytelling & Your Application: Standing Out in College Admissions (San Francisco)
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Storytelling and Your Application: Standing Out in the Admissions Process
"Stories affirm who we are, and allow us to experience the similarities between ourselves and others, real or imagined. Stories help us make meaning of our lives." Each person has their own compelling story that conveys who they are. How do you tell yours?
Join us in this session to learn how to make your experiences shine, particularly when it comes to choosing your high school path and how that translates into college applications. Storytelling may be one of the most important skills you ever learn, both for college and beyond. Students of all ages, parents, and educators are welcome.
Top universities aren’t just interested in straight A’s.
Take MIT, for example, one of the top 5 universities in the US, which admitted only 13% of applicants who scored above 1500 in the SAT. What happened to the remaining 87% who are clearly high academic achievers with SAT scores of 1500+? Universities care about so much more than just your number! They want to learn who you are and see you are making a difference in areas that you love.
How do you tell your story in an effective way to an admissions officer who will likely spend about 3 minutes reading your entire application? Learn how to take your passions and experiences and weave a compelling and concise narrative for your dream universities. Your activities, essays, and teacher recommendations speak volumes about you and significantly contribute to your holistic profile that universities assess.
You don’t have to be a hyper-motivated overachiever to get into a great school, but you do need to be the best version of yourself. To do that, you need to tell your story wisely and effectively, showing your best self in your essay and application. You need to show that you have what it takes to be a leader on campus, that you boldly follow your passions, and that you aren’t afraid to dive in and get your hands dirty.
With decades of collective experience and hundreds of admits to the world’s top schools under our belts, Crimson’s talented staff of mentors, advisors and counsellors is here to help! We know what it takes to tell a story that will get admissions officers excited.
Want to find out how to design your unique profile to stand out from the crowd? Draw inspiration from successful applicants who have gone before you! Join Crimson on April 7th, 2018 for the Storytelling and Your Application seminar.
In this exciting and information packed talk, you will:
Learn how to carve your path throughout high school around your passions and interests
Find out how top ranked colleges use your personal statement and supplemental essay to evaluate your application
Learn how other parts of your application, such as your teacher recommendations, contribute to your story
Discuss how to start developing your profile from early on
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to get deep insights and think through the specifics of your journey to the top colleges! Parents, students and educators welcome. Register now, while tickets last.
About your college admissions experts, Anjali Bhatia, Jared Lopez, and Ed Paranjpe:
Anjali Bhatia - University of Pennsylvania, Duke University
Anjali Bhatia is a 2015 MBA graduate of The Wharton School, where she was on the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, a competitive merit scholarship. She majored in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing & Operations. Prior to Wharton, she worked as a Strategy & Innovation Consultant for Accenture, where she had a focus on education clients. She has previously founded two nonprofits, Discover Worlds (’06) and ChangeEducate (’09). She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroeconomics at Duke University, where she was on the prestigious Robertson Scholarship, which provides a full merit scholarship for both tuition and summer enrichment. She currently is heading Crimson's LA & SF operations.
Jared Lopez - Harvard University
Jared Lopez graduated from Harvard University in 2014, where he majored in Philosophy with a minor in Economics. Following graduation, he worked at Monitor Deloitte in New York City as a Consultant, where he focused on corporate and business unit strategy for Fortune 100 companies. He has founded and led various entrepreneurial projects, the latest of which is his own clothing brand, Du Monde Clothing. In addition, he has extensive experience mentoring students through the college admissions process, both as a freelance tutor as well as a college admissions counselor in China. He currently supports Crimson's marketing efforts in LA.
Ed Paranjpe — Duke University
Ed Paranjpe is a member of the class of 2019 studying Economics and Finance at Duke University. Ed has been a tutor and extracurricular and leadership advisor with Crimson to tens of students around the globe since 2015. Several of his students have received offers from top colleges like Duke and Columbia. Before coming to Duke, Ed received a full scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study in Germany for a year. In high school, Ed was involved in a variety of activities such as student government and his school's political review. In his free time, Ed enjoys learning languages, skiing, and following politics.
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"Stories affirm who we are, and allow us to experience the similarities between ourselves and others, real or imagined. Stories help us make meaning of our lives." Each person has their own compelling story that conveys who they are. How do you tell yours?
Join us in this session to learn how to make your experiences shine, particularly when it comes to choosing your high school path and how that translates into college applications. Storytelling may be one of the most important skills you ever learn, both for college and beyond. Students of all ages, parents, and educators are welcome.
Top universities aren’t just interested in straight A’s.
Take MIT, for example, one of the top 5 universities in the US, which admitted only 13% of applicants who scored above 1500 in the SAT. What happened to the remaining 87% who are clearly high academic achievers with SAT scores of 1500+? Universities care about so much more than just your number! They want to learn who you are and see you are making a difference in areas that you love.
How do you tell your story in an effective way to an admissions officer who will likely spend about 3 minutes reading your entire application? Learn how to take your passions and experiences and weave a compelling and concise narrative for your dream universities. Your activities, essays, and teacher recommendations speak volumes about you and significantly contribute to your holistic profile that universities assess.
You don’t have to be a hyper-motivated overachiever to get into a great school, but you do need to be the best version of yourself. To do that, you need to tell your story wisely and effectively, showing your best self in your essay and application. You need to show that you have what it takes to be a leader on campus, that you boldly follow your passions, and that you aren’t afraid to dive in and get your hands dirty.
With decades of collective experience and hundreds of admits to the world’s top schools under our belts, Crimson’s talented staff of mentors, advisors and counsellors is here to help! We know what it takes to tell a story that will get admissions officers excited.
Want to find out how to design your unique profile to stand out from the crowd? Draw inspiration from successful applicants who have gone before you! Join Crimson on April 7th, 2018 for the Storytelling and Your Application seminar.
In this exciting and information packed talk, you will:
Learn how to carve your path throughout high school around your passions and interests
Find out how top ranked colleges use your personal statement and supplemental essay to evaluate your application
Learn how other parts of your application, such as your teacher recommendations, contribute to your story
Discuss how to start developing your profile from early on
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to get deep insights and think through the specifics of your journey to the top colleges! Parents, students and educators welcome. Register now, while tickets last.
About your college admissions experts, Anjali Bhatia, Jared Lopez, and Ed Paranjpe:
Anjali Bhatia - University of Pennsylvania, Duke University
Anjali Bhatia is a 2015 MBA graduate of The Wharton School, where she was on the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, a competitive merit scholarship. She majored in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing & Operations. Prior to Wharton, she worked as a Strategy & Innovation Consultant for Accenture, where she had a focus on education clients. She has previously founded two nonprofits, Discover Worlds (’06) and ChangeEducate (’09). She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroeconomics at Duke University, where she was on the prestigious Robertson Scholarship, which provides a full merit scholarship for both tuition and summer enrichment. She currently is heading Crimson's LA & SF operations.
Jared Lopez - Harvard University
Jared Lopez graduated from Harvard University in 2014, where he majored in Philosophy with a minor in Economics. Following graduation, he worked at Monitor Deloitte in New York City as a Consultant, where he focused on corporate and business unit strategy for Fortune 100 companies. He has founded and led various entrepreneurial projects, the latest of which is his own clothing brand, Du Monde Clothing. In addition, he has extensive experience mentoring students through the college admissions process, both as a freelance tutor as well as a college admissions counselor in China. He currently supports Crimson's marketing efforts in LA.
Ed Paranjpe — Duke University
Ed Paranjpe is a member of the class of 2019 studying Economics and Finance at Duke University. Ed has been a tutor and extracurricular and leadership advisor with Crimson to tens of students around the globe since 2015. Several of his students have received offers from top colleges like Duke and Columbia. Before coming to Duke, Ed received a full scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study in Germany for a year. In high school, Ed was involved in a variety of activities such as student government and his school's political review. In his free time, Ed enjoys learning languages, skiing, and following politics.
Storytelling and Your Application: Standing Out in the Admissions Process
"Stories affirm who we are, and allow us to experience the similarities between ourselves and others, real or imagined. Stories help us make meaning of our lives." Each person has their own compelling story that conveys who they are. How do you tell yours?
Join us in this session to learn how to make your experiences shine, particularly when it comes to choosing your high school path and how that translates into college applications. Storytelling may be one of the most important skills you ever learn, both for college and beyond. Students of all ages, parents, and educators are welcome.
Top universities aren’t just interested in straight A’s.
Take MIT, for example, one of the top 5 universities in the US, which admitted only 13% of applicants who scored above 1500 in the SAT. What happened to the remaining 87% who are clearly high academic achievers with SAT scores of 1500+? Universities care about so much more than just your number! They want to learn who you are and see you are making a difference in areas that you love.
How do you tell your story in an effective way to an admissions officer who will likely spend about 3 minutes reading your entire application? Learn how to take your passions and experiences and weave a compelling and concise narrative for your dream universities. Your activities, essays, and teacher recommendations speak volumes about you and significantly contribute to your holistic profile that universities assess.
You don’t have to be a hyper-motivated overachiever to get into a great school, but you do need to be the best version of yourself. To do that, you need to tell your story wisely and effectively, showing your best self in your essay and application. You need to show that you have what it takes to be a leader on campus, that you boldly follow your passions, and that you aren’t afraid to dive in and get your hands dirty.
With decades of collective experience and hundreds of admits to the world’s top schools under our belts, Crimson’s talented staff of mentors, advisors and counsellors is here to help! We know what it takes to tell a story that will get admissions officers excited.
Want to find out how to design your unique profile to stand out from the crowd? Draw inspiration from successful applicants who have gone before you! Join Crimson on April 7th, 2018 for the Storytelling and Your Application seminar.
In this exciting and information packed talk, you will:
Learn how to carve your path throughout high school around your passions and interests
Find out how top ranked colleges use your personal statement and supplemental essay to evaluate your application
Learn how other parts of your application, such as your teacher recommendations, contribute to your story
Discuss how to start developing your profile from early on
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to get deep insights and think through the specifics of your journey to the top colleges! Parents, students and educators welcome. Register now, while tickets last.
About your college admissions experts, Anjali Bhatia, Jared Lopez, and Ed Paranjpe:
Anjali Bhatia - University of Pennsylvania, Duke University
Anjali Bhatia is a 2015 MBA graduate of The Wharton School, where she was on the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, a competitive merit scholarship. She majored in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing & Operations. Prior to Wharton, she worked as a Strategy & Innovation Consultant for Accenture, where she had a focus on education clients. She has previously founded two nonprofits, Discover Worlds (’06) and ChangeEducate (’09). She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroeconomics at Duke University, where she was on the prestigious Robertson Scholarship, which provides a full merit scholarship for both tuition and summer enrichment. She currently is heading Crimson's LA & SF operations.
Jared Lopez - Harvard University
Jared Lopez graduated from Harvard University in 2014, where he majored in Philosophy with a minor in Economics. Following graduation, he worked at Monitor Deloitte in New York City as a Consultant, where he focused on corporate and business unit strategy for Fortune 100 companies. He has founded and led various entrepreneurial projects, the latest of which is his own clothing brand, Du Monde Clothing. In addition, he has extensive experience mentoring students through the college admissions process, both as a freelance tutor as well as a college admissions counselor in China. He currently supports Crimson's marketing efforts in LA.
Ed Paranjpe — Duke University
Ed Paranjpe is a member of the class of 2019 studying Economics and Finance at Duke University. Ed has been a tutor and extracurricular and leadership advisor with Crimson to tens of students around the globe since 2015. Several of his students have received offers from top colleges like Duke and Columbia. Before coming to Duke, Ed received a full scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study in Germany for a year. In high school, Ed was involved in a variety of activities such as student government and his school's political review. In his free time, Ed enjoys learning languages, skiing, and following politics.
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"Stories affirm who we are, and allow us to experience the similarities between ourselves and others, real or imagined. Stories help us make meaning of our lives." Each person has their own compelling story that conveys who they are. How do you tell yours?
Join us in this session to learn how to make your experiences shine, particularly when it comes to choosing your high school path and how that translates into college applications. Storytelling may be one of the most important skills you ever learn, both for college and beyond. Students of all ages, parents, and educators are welcome.
Top universities aren’t just interested in straight A’s.
Take MIT, for example, one of the top 5 universities in the US, which admitted only 13% of applicants who scored above 1500 in the SAT. What happened to the remaining 87% who are clearly high academic achievers with SAT scores of 1500+? Universities care about so much more than just your number! They want to learn who you are and see you are making a difference in areas that you love.
How do you tell your story in an effective way to an admissions officer who will likely spend about 3 minutes reading your entire application? Learn how to take your passions and experiences and weave a compelling and concise narrative for your dream universities. Your activities, essays, and teacher recommendations speak volumes about you and significantly contribute to your holistic profile that universities assess.
You don’t have to be a hyper-motivated overachiever to get into a great school, but you do need to be the best version of yourself. To do that, you need to tell your story wisely and effectively, showing your best self in your essay and application. You need to show that you have what it takes to be a leader on campus, that you boldly follow your passions, and that you aren’t afraid to dive in and get your hands dirty.
With decades of collective experience and hundreds of admits to the world’s top schools under our belts, Crimson’s talented staff of mentors, advisors and counsellors is here to help! We know what it takes to tell a story that will get admissions officers excited.
Want to find out how to design your unique profile to stand out from the crowd? Draw inspiration from successful applicants who have gone before you! Join Crimson on April 7th, 2018 for the Storytelling and Your Application seminar.
In this exciting and information packed talk, you will:
Learn how to carve your path throughout high school around your passions and interests
Find out how top ranked colleges use your personal statement and supplemental essay to evaluate your application
Learn how other parts of your application, such as your teacher recommendations, contribute to your story
Discuss how to start developing your profile from early on
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to get deep insights and think through the specifics of your journey to the top colleges! Parents, students and educators welcome. Register now, while tickets last.
About your college admissions experts, Anjali Bhatia, Jared Lopez, and Ed Paranjpe:
Anjali Bhatia - University of Pennsylvania, Duke University
Anjali Bhatia is a 2015 MBA graduate of The Wharton School, where she was on the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, a competitive merit scholarship. She majored in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing & Operations. Prior to Wharton, she worked as a Strategy & Innovation Consultant for Accenture, where she had a focus on education clients. She has previously founded two nonprofits, Discover Worlds (’06) and ChangeEducate (’09). She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroeconomics at Duke University, where she was on the prestigious Robertson Scholarship, which provides a full merit scholarship for both tuition and summer enrichment. She currently is heading Crimson's LA & SF operations.
Jared Lopez - Harvard University
Jared Lopez graduated from Harvard University in 2014, where he majored in Philosophy with a minor in Economics. Following graduation, he worked at Monitor Deloitte in New York City as a Consultant, where he focused on corporate and business unit strategy for Fortune 100 companies. He has founded and led various entrepreneurial projects, the latest of which is his own clothing brand, Du Monde Clothing. In addition, he has extensive experience mentoring students through the college admissions process, both as a freelance tutor as well as a college admissions counselor in China. He currently supports Crimson's marketing efforts in LA.
Ed Paranjpe — Duke University
Ed Paranjpe is a member of the class of 2019 studying Economics and Finance at Duke University. Ed has been a tutor and extracurricular and leadership advisor with Crimson to tens of students around the globe since 2015. Several of his students have received offers from top colleges like Duke and Columbia. Before coming to Duke, Ed received a full scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study in Germany for a year. In high school, Ed was involved in a variety of activities such as student government and his school's political review. In his free time, Ed enjoys learning languages, skiing, and following politics.
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